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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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