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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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