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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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