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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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