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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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