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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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