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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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