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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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