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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free 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 developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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