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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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