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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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