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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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