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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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