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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)