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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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