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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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