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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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