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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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