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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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