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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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