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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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