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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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