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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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