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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning enable learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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