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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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