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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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