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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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