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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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