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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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