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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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