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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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