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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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