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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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