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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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