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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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