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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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