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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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