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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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