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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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