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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology enable students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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