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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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