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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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