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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

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