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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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