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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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