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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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