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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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