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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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