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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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