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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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