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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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