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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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