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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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