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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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