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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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