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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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