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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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