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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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