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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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