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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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