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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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