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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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