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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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