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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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