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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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