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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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