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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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