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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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