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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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