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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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