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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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