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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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