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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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