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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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