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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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