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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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