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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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