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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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