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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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