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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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