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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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