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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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