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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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