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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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