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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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