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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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