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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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