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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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