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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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