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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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