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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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