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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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