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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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