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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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