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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

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