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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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