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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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