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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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