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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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