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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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