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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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