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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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