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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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