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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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