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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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