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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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