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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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