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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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