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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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