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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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