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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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