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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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