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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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