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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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