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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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