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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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