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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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