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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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