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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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