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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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