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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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