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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

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