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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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