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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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