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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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