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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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