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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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