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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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