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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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