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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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