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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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