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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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