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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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