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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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