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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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