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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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