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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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