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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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