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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

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