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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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