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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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