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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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