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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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