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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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