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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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