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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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