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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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