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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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