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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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