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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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