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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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