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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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