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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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