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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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