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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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