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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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