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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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