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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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