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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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