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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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