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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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