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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

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