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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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