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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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