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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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