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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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