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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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