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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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