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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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