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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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