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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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