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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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