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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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