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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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