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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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