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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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