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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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