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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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