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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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