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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning have empowered learners all over the world to take online classes. 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 massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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