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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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