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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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