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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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