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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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