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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning have enabled learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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