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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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