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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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