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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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