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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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