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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free 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 quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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