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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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