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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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