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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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