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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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