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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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