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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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MOOCS And Open Educational Resources