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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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