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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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