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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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