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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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