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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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