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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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