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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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