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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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