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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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