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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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