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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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