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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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