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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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