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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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