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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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