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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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