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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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