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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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