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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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