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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are enabling people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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