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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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