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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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