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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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