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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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