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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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