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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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