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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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