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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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