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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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