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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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