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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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