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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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