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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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