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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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