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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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