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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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