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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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