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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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