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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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