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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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