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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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