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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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