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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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