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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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