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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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