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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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