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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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