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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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