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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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