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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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