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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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