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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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