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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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