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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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