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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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