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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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