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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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