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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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