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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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