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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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