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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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