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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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