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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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