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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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