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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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