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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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