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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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