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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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