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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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