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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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