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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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