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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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