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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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