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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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