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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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