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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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