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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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