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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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