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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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