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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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