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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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