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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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