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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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