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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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