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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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