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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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