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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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