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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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