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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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