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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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