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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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