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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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