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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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