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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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