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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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