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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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