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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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