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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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