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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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