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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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