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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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