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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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