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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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