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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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