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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning are empowering students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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