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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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