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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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