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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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