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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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