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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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