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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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