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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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