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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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