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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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