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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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