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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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