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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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