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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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