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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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