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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology have enabled students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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