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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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