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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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