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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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