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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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