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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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