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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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