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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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