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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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