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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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