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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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