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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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