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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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