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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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