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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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