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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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