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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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