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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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