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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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