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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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