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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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