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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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