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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have enabled humans all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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