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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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