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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic education technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

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