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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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