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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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