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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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