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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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