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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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