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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

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