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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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