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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 (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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