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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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