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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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