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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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