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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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