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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

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