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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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