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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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