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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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