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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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