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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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