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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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