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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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