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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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