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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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