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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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