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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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