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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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