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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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