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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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