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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology enable students all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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