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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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