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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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