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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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