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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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