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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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