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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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