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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

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