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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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