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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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