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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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