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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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