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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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