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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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