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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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