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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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