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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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