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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are empowering humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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