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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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