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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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