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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

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