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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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