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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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