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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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