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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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