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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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