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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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