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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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