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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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