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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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