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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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