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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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