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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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