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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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