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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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