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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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