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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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