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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

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