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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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