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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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