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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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