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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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