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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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