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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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