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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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