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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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