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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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