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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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