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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

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