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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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