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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

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