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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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