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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

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