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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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