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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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