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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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