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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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