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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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