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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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