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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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