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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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