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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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