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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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