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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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