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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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