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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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