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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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