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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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