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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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