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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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