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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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