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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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