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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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