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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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