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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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