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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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