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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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