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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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