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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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