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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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