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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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