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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology enable humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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