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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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