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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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