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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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