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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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