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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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