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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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