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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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