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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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