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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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