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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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