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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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