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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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