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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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