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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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