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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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