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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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