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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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