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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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