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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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