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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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