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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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