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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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