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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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