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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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