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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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