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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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