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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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