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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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