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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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