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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

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