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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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