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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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