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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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