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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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