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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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