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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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