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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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