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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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