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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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