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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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