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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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