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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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