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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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