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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education are enabling students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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