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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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