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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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