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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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