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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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