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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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