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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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