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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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