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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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