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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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