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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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