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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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