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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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