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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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