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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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