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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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