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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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