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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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