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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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