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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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